“Noom Records was one of the most successful and influential techno, trance, and acid labels in the 1990s.” This is how it is read on the German Wikipedia. Probably this description is not exaggerated, Noom Records stood for several trends such. Hardtrance, Acid-Trance, Acid and Techno. In England as well as a little time-delayed in the USA, Noom Records also released the “Hoover-Sound Hype“, which in turn influenced labels like Prolekult Records (UK) or Bonzai Records (Belgium). The biggest hit on the label to this day is the title “Commander Tom – Are Am Eye?“, which has achieved worldwide chart success and alone sold well over 200,000 vinyl maxi singles. But titles by artists such as Mandala, Nexus 6, Cores, Traumatic, Jim Clarke and Nuclear Hyde were missing in any record box worldwide.
In retrospect, one can certainly say that one of the label’s secrets to success at the beginning was that the “Noom sound“ as it was called back then, was in “trend clubs” like Sven Väth‘s “Omen” in Frankfurt or in others The hottest clubs in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan and New York went up and down, but at the same time in places such as the “Dorian Gray” at Frankfurt Airport or at the time emerging large-capacity discos was omnipresent.
The label was founded in 1993 in Neckargemünd near Heidelberg by Joachim Keil.
From the Noom 5 (“Mandala – The Encore“) came as A&R Thomas Weyer (better known under his DJ name Commander Tom) added, which gave the label significantly his direction. The “Noom-Sound“, an analogous sound, which was originally influenced by studio equipment from the company Roland (TB-303, SH-101 etc), in combination with certain effects and idiosyncratic mixes, also influenced the start of the producer Raymund Beyer ( usually found on the label copies as Ray Boyé), who at that time released on both R&S Records and Sony Dance Pool. Certainly, this combination has also led to the range of DJs who played this sound.
All releases of the label you can find here: Noom Records Discography
With “Eye’m Are Pokin’”, German techno pioneer Jens Lissat delivers an uncompromising debut on the legendary label Noom Records. The track is an energetic acid techno banger that rolls through the night like a steam locomotive rave with its industrial groove and acid lines. The original title pays homage to Commander Tom by incorporating the…
To mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic techno trance milestone “Are Am Eye?”, Noom Records is releasing a very special edition that will delight both nostalgics and modern techno fans alike. Originally produced in 1995 by Commander Tom (August 29, 1962 – June 9, 2022) & Ray Boyé, the track became a global rave…
After their successful debut on Noom Records, Supergloss make an impressive return with ‘Space Office (Part 2)’. The second EP in the series follows on seamlessly from the sound of its predecessor and expands it with even more retro-futuristic soundscapes, 90s acid vibes and an unmistakable dose of pulsating techno energy. With this second chapter,…
Supergloss is bringing a breath of fresh air to the electronic music scene with their debut EP, ‘Space Office’, on the legendary acid trance label, Noom Records. This release is a masterful homage to the iconic acid trance sounds of the 90s, combined with a modern, forward-looking energy that makes their sound unmistakable. With the…
Claus Pieper’s latest release on the Noom Records label is an exciting event for all techno lovers. This release not only features Pieper’s signature sound, but takes it to the next level with the exclusive LOFT 15 A remix. The main track “Falkenschlag” is a masterful performance that captivates with its urgent and agitated atmosphere.…
The new single from Cores on Noom Records is finally here! After successful collaborations with Marco Zaffarano and Roger Shah, Cores now presents “DJ Made My Day”. This powerful techno number with acid influences is guaranteed to blow you away! With an energetic beat and pulsating melodies, “DJ Made My Day” immediately captivates you. The…
